Salt may get the most attention in the world of basic seasonings. But black pepper has the sexy backstory.Ancient Romans brought boatloads of gold to India, the pepper plant’s native home...
For most people, visiting the dentist is a yearly ritual: have the teeth cleaned and checked, have any cavities filled. But some people take their oral health a little further by visiting...
It’s common for people to come up with resolutions as a new year approaches, everything from losing weight (a perpetual favorite) to starting a business. But to really make positive chang...
One thing you might have noticed after months of mask-wearing is that your breath isn’t quite...what you were hoping it would be.Fortunately, there are easy ways to freshen breath natural...
If you need to cut your sodium intake, cooking with new flavors may be your best bet. “We often tell people to take things away from their diet, but I prefer to emphasize adding things, i...
Do you find yourself snacking in front of the TV or making numerous trips to the candy machine at work—and you’re finding it hard to stop? The good news is that you can learn to change yo...
Calcium, magnesium, potassium: As far as your body is concerned, these are the mineral Big Three. They represent the bulk of the body’s mineral supply (along with a few others). You also ...
Looking to turn up the heat in your bedroom? These yoga poses can help tone and strengthen your body...and make date night fun again. Cat/CowTechnically two separate poses, Cat and Cow ar...
One of the things that strengthens a community are the acts of kindness, both large and small, that its members bestow on one another. But as much as such acts aid those being helped, the...
There's nothing like freshly made juice if you want the best in terms of both taste and nutrition. So the question is: What exactly do you throw into your juicer (or high-powered blender)...
For all the body’s intricate biomechanics, the substances of which it is composed fall into two basic categories: fat, known in biological terms as lipid, and water. This split extends to...
Looking to achieve a healthy lifestyle? Learn about four key components that will allow you to gain control of your health and stay there. Healthy DietThe key is to eat well without feeli...